Bhubaneswar: In order to ensure that none of the farmer’s token is lapsed, Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement deadline by 7 days, informed Food and Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today.In a video message, the Minister said, “Our government has set an all-time record in the current Kharif season procurement. Till now, the state…
Bhubaneswar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has apologised for his recent comments on Odisha’s former Chief Minister and iconic leader Biju Patnaik.In a social media post, Dubey stated that his remarks were misinterpreted and expressed regret if they hurt anyone’s sentiments Dubey had made the comments last week regarding Nehru-Gandhi family, which was perceived to be…
Washington DC, 1/4: US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s ‘new regime’ president wants a ceasefire ahead amid the ongoing war. Trump wrote the same on his Truth Social website. He also said that the ceasefire would only happen when the Strait of Hormuz is ‘open, free, clear’. “Until then, we are blasting Iran…
Washington DC, 1/4: Just days after a huge shipment of KitKat went missing in Europe, the brand released a statement on Wednesday clarifying that this incident wasn’t part of an April fool’s joke. Moreover, they also created a Stolen KitKat tracker for consumers, so they can check if their chocolate bar is missing or not….
London, 1/4: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Wednesday vowed to act in the UK’s best interest amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, despite the pressure on him and the leaders of other NATO nations. Starmer’s remarks come amid about Donald Trump saying he was strongly considering pulling the United States out of NATO. Addressing a…
New Delhi: A strong box office run and widespread industry acclaim have positioned ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ as one of the biggest cinematic successes of 2026, with the film crossing the Rs 800 crore mark within just two weeks of its release on March 19.Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action drama has garnered praise from audiences, politicians,…
The Odisha government extended the Kharif paddy procurement period by seven days to ensure that no farmer’s token lapses during the ongoing season.Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra announced the decision, stressing its importance in safeguarding farmers’ interests. He said the extension will allow all registered farmers to sell their produce without…
Indian Railways is stepping up connections between eastern and southern India with two new weekly express trains. These new services give travelers more options for long trips, stopping at important stations in Odisha like Bhadrak, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Khurda Road, and Brahmapur.The first train, the Santragachi–Yelahanka–Santragachi AC Express (Train Nos. 18063/18064), starts running on April 2, 2026. It…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has formed District Planning Committees (DPCs) for all 30 districts, appointing ministers and MLAs as chairpersons to boost district-level development.Key leaders have been assigned to oversee planning and implementation of development programmes. The appointees include Ashok Mohanty (Angul), Laxman Bag (Bolangir), Padmalochan Panda (Balasore), Ashwini Kumar Sarangi (Bargarh), Sitanshu Sekhar Mohapatra…
Cuttack: A young woman died after she fell from the third floor in Badambadi area of Cuttack district on Tuesday night. Sources have revealed that the woman fell from the terrace while talking on the phone.On being informed, the police reached the spot and rushed the woman to the SCB Medical College and Hospital (SCBMCH), where…
